History of Fields Corner station in Timeline

Fields Corner station is a Red Line rapid transit station in the Fields Corner area of Dorchester, Boston. Opened in 1927 and rebuilt between 2004 and 2008 to ensure accessibility, it serves as a crucial transit hub. Several MBTA bus routes (15, 17, 18, 19, 201, 202, and 210) converge here, facilitating connections throughout the Dorchester neighborhood and beyond. It provides an important transportation link for residents and visitors in the area.

November 5, 1927: Fields Corner and Savin Hill stations opened

On November 5, 1927, Fields Corner and Savin Hill stations opened. Fields Corner served as the southern terminus for approximately one year.

1927: Station opened

Fields Corner station opened in 1927 as part of the MBTA Red Line.

1928: Shawmut and Ashmont station opened

In 1928, Shawmut and Ashmont station opened, extending the line beyond Fields Corner station.

January 1970: Charles Street Pedestrian Tunnel Closed

In January 1970, the pedestrian tunnel from Charles Street was controversially closed due to crime and vandalism.

1988: Six-car trains introduced

Six-car trains were introduced to the station in 1988, following platform extensions in the mid-1980s.

May 3, 2001: Design contract issued for station renovations

On May 3, 2001, the MBTA issued a $4.3 million design contract for renovations of Ashmont, Shawmut, and Fields Corner stations.

January 10, 2003: Shawmut and Fields Corner designs completed

By January 10, 2003, designs for the Shawmut and Fields Corner station renovations reached 100% completion.

October 2003: Red Line Rehabilitation Project Groundbreaking

In October 2003, the MBTA broke ground for the Red Line Rehabilitation Project, which included a $67 million reconstruction of Shawmut, Fields Corner, and Savin Hill stations.

March 2004: Construction began

Construction on the station began in March 2004, changing the layout of the station and adding a new fare lobby.

2004: Station Rebuilt

In 2004, Fields Corner station began undergoing a complete rebuild to improve accessibility.

December 22, 2006: New entrance lobby opened

On December 22, 2006, the new entrance lobby opened, converting Fields Corner into the last fare-controlled station on the MBTA to use the CharlieCard-based automated fare collection system.